Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core i5-14400F Comparison

The Verdict

The data shows a decisive victory for the Intel Core i5-14400F. It wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 5 211TE. The i5-14400F delivers an average benchmark score of 32279, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 211TE achieves an average score of 15370, sitting in the 69th percentile.

The Core i5-14400F is the clear choice for any workload where performance matters. Its lead ranges from 16.1% in PassMark physics to 62% in PassMark single-thread tests. The Core 5 211TE offers no benchmark victory to counter this. The i5-14400F is the superior processor across every measured category.

The Core 5 211TE does have one distinguishing feature: it includes integrated UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14400F has no integrated graphics. Systems built around the 211TE can operate without a discrete GPU. The i5-14400F requires a separate graphics card. For users with a dedicated GPU already planned, the i5-14400F is the obvious pick. For basic systems relying on integrated display output, the 211TE is the only option between these two.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use Intel's 10 nm process node and share the same Intel Socket 1700. The die size is identical at 215 mm². The core configuration matches as well: 10 cores and 16 threads on each part.

The architectural split appears in the silicon design. The Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename as part of the Core 5 generation. The Core i5-14400F uses the Raptor Lake-R codename within the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture. Both are built by Intel's own foundry.

The cache hierarchy is identical on paper. Each core gets 80 KB of L1 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache. The shared L3 pool is 20 MB on both processors. There is no 3D V-Cache option on either part.

Clock speeds differ meaningfully. The Core 5 211TE has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core i5-14400F starts higher at 2.50 GHz base but boosts slightly lower at 4.70 GHz. The i5-14400F also carries a higher TDP of 65 watts compared to 45 watts for the 211TE.

Memory support is identical: DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel. The 211TE lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The i5-14400F does not have a bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity matches at Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics situation is the major functional difference. The 211TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The i5-14400F lists N/A for integrated graphics. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The 211TE released on 2025-01-12, while the i5-14400F launched earlier on 2024-01-07.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14400F wins every single benchmark category. The database records 17 head-to-head comparisons, and the i5-14400F takes all 17. The Core 5 211TE records zero wins.

The largest gap appears in single-thread performance. The PassMark single-thread test shows the i5-14400F scoring 3701 against 1408 for the 211TE, a 62% advantage. This suggests applications relying on single-core responsiveness will favor the i5-14400F heavily.

Integer math shows the widest multi-threaded margin. The i5-14400F scores 81524 in PassMark integer math versus 33991 for the 211TE, a 58.3% lead. Data compression follows closely with a 57.7% gap: 315521 versus 133434. Floating-point math shows a 57.4% difference, with the i5-14400F at 61319 and the 211TE at 26150.

Cinebench results cluster tightly around a 43.6% advantage for the i5-14400F across R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core modes. This consistency suggests the i5-14400F's higher base clock and architecture refresh provide a uniform uplift across rendering workloads.

The smallest margins appear in PassMark physics and prime number finding. Physics shows a 16.1% gap (1523 versus 1278), and prime numbers show a 16.3% gap (86 versus 72). These remain comfortable wins for the i5-14400F but indicate the 211TE is relatively closer in these specific computational patterns.

The 211TE's integrated graphics is its only functional advantage. It can power a display without a discrete GPU. No benchmark data exists for the integrated UHD Graphics 730, so its graphical performance cannot be quantified here.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F wins all multi-core benchmarks. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 21645 for the i5-14400F against 12201 for the Core 5 211TE, a 43.6% advantage. PassMark multithread shows 25470 versus 11685, a 54.1% lead.

Q: Does the Core 5 211TE have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Core 5 211TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Intel Core i5-14400F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A), so it requires a separate graphics card for display output.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The Core 5 211TE has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core i5-14400F has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The i5-14400F runs higher at base, the 211TE boosts slightly higher.

Q: How do the two compare in single-thread performance?

A: The i5-14400F is substantially faster. PassMark single-thread shows 3701 for the i5-14400F versus 1408 for the 211TE, a 62% gap. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3055 versus 1722, a 43.6% difference.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Core 5 211TE and the Core i5-14400F support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has a TDP of 65 watts. The Core 5 211TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The i5-14400F consumes more power but delivers significantly higher performance.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14400F dominates every recorded comparison. The widest single gap is PassMark single-thread, where the i5-14400F scores 3701 against 1408 for the 211TE, a 62% difference. The same 62% delta appears in the duplicate PassMark singlethread entry.

PassMark integer math shows the largest absolute score difference. The i5-14400F reaches 81524, while the 211TE manages 33991. That is a 58.3% deficit for the 211TE. Data compression tells a similar story: 315521 for the i5-14400F versus 133434, a 57.7% gap. Encryption shows 16949 against 7231, a 57.3% lead for the i5-14400F. Floating-point math follows with 61319 versus 26150, a 57.4% difference. Extended instructions show 19937 versus 8615, a 56.8% gap.

Cinebench results are uniformly 43.6% in favor of the i5-14400F. R15 multi-core: 2181 versus 1229. R15 single-core: 307 versus 173. R20 multi-core: 9090 versus 5124. R20 single-core: 1283 versus 723. R23 multi-core: 21645 versus 12201. R23 single-core: 3055 versus 1722. The identical delta across all six Cinebench tests indicates a consistent architectural advantage rather than workload-specific behavior.

PassMark multithread shows 25470 for the i5-14400F against 11685, a 54.1% lead. Random string sorting shows 32680 versus 14838, a 54.6% gap. These results confirm the i5-14400F's advantage extends into memory-intensive and parallel workloads.

The closest results appear in PassMark physics and prime numbers. Physics: 1523 versus 1278, a 16.1% lead for the i5-14400F. Prime numbers: 86 versus 72, a 16.3% gap. While these are still clear wins, they show the 211TE is comparatively stronger in these specific computational patterns, even though it still loses.

The overall benchmark average tells the summary story. The i5-14400F averages 32279 across all tests, placing at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The 211TE averages 15370, sitting at the 69th percentile. The nearest rivals for the i5-14400F include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U at 32233 (0.1% behind) and the Intel Core i9-11900 at 32226 (0.2% behind). The 211TE's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7543 at 15477 (0.7% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U at 15682 (2% ahead).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. Clock speeds: the 211TE runs at 1.70 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost, while the i5-14400F runs at 2.50 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost. TDP: the 211TE is rated at 45 watts, the i5-14400F at 65 watts.

Codename and generation differ. The 211TE uses Bartlett Lake with the Core 5 generation label. The i5-14400F uses Raptor Lake-R with the Core 14th Gen (Raptor Lake Refresh) label. The architecture field lists null for the 211TE and Raptor Lake for the i5-14400F.

Integrated graphics separate the two. The 211TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The i5-14400F lists N/A. The launch MSRP for the 211TE is $221, and the launch MSRP for the i5-14400F is $196.

Memory bandwidth is recorded for the 211TE at 76.8 GB/s, while the i5-14400F has no bandwidth figure in the database. Release dates differ: the 211TE launched on 2025-01-12, the i5-14400F on 2024-01-07. Part numbers are SRQDL for the 211TE and SRN3RSRN47 for the i5-14400F.

All other specifications match. Both use 10 cores, 16 threads, 10 nm process, Intel Socket 1700, 215 mm² die size, 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, 20 MB shared L3, DDR4/DDR5 dual-channel memory, ECC support, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, desktop market segment, active production status, and locked multipliers.